University of Wisconsin Police officials said they are still
investigating an alleged sexual assault at a dorm on campus involving a UW
student.

A female Ogg Hall resident reported being sexually assaulted
by a white male in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 30.

According to police, she encountered the man in a stairwell
and accompanied him to a dorm room where she was allegedly assaulted.

It is unclear whether the perpetrator is a student or Ogg
resident, and police have not released details on his relationship to the
female.

"This is an ongoing investigation, a very sensitive issue
that we're trying to be careful not to get too much information out," UWPD Lt.
Peter Ystenes said.

Police described the suspect as a white male, 18 to 20 years
old, approximately 5"8' with curly, dirty blond hair and no facial hair.

"We have detectives and other officers working on this case
doing some follow-up and we hope to have some more [information] coming out
later on," Ystenes said.

Housing Director Paul Evans said university housing has few
reported sexual assault incidents, and the lack of information on the
perpetrator leaves the department with little options to correct security
concerns.

"Without knowing the facts, it's hard to know what current
things we're doing that failed," Evans said. "If the attacker turned out to be
someone who lives on the same floor, then there wouldn't be much to do because
he would have access to keys."

Residence halls are equipped with electronic key fobs and
access to residence floors is restricted 24 hours a day.

"Both housing staff and other staff on campus certainly
reach out to the person, but it's really up to her to decide what she wants to
do," Evans said.

Dean of Students Lori Berquam said sexual assaults are underreported
acts of violence on the UW campus, and added she is glad the Ogg resident chose
to involve police in the incident.

"Sexual assault is a very sensitive issue, and giving the
victim the support they need and address the perpetrator's behavior are our
high priorities," Berquam said.